Tips from the top! Ashley Graham's hairstylist reveals you only need TWO haircuts a YEAR in order to keep locks healthy, as she insists it's a 'myth' that you should trim it every few weeks
- A-list celebrity hairstylist, Justine Marjan, revealed that she only gets her hair cut twice a year in a video she shared to Instagram on Thursday, May 16
- The hair expert told FEMAIL she learned the hair hack when she moved to Los Angeles and began working at a busy, high-end salon
- Justine said a good haircut should last several months and grow out seamlessly
- The stylist shared her top tips for keeping hair healthy, as she said she recommends using non-damaging hot tools, and using moisturizing products
- She added that sleeping on silk pillowcases and drying hair with micro-fiber towels rather than regular cotton towels can keep hair healthier
An A-list celebrity hairstylist has revealed that you only need to get your hair cut twice a year.
Justine Marjan, a go-to stylist for the likes of Khloe Kardashian and Ashley Graham, shared a video to Instagram on Thursday, May 16, that showed her getting one of her two annual haircuts.
Alongside the video, the stylist said: 'I used to think you "needed" to get a haircut every 6 weeks to help it grow and prevent split ends but I soon realized after moving to LA what a myth that is!'
Expert tip! A-list celebrity hairstylist, Justine Marjan, revealed that she only gets her hair cut twice a year in a video she shared to Instagram on Thursday, May 16
Bizarre! The hair expert told FEMAIL she learned the hair hack when she moved to Los Angeles and began working at a busy, high-end salon
She added: 'Unless you have a short cut or style that will grow out quickly (like bangs) a great cut should last you several months and grow out seamlessly, especially if you are using great products to maintain the integrity of your hair.'
Speaking to FEMAIL, the hair expert, who has worked with a number of A-listers including Olivia Culpo, Kerry Washington, and Lily Aldridge, said she learned the hair hack when she first moved to Los Angeles and began working in a busy, high-end salon.
She explained: 'The woman I was assisting at the time would travel to the middle east twice a year and all the girls there would wait to get their hair cut each time and they had the most incredible hair.
'I was also busy in my career so I didn't have the time to get my hair cut so frequently but I've always used ghd's great non damaging hot tools and amazing products on my hair that I didn't need to worry about split ends or breakage because I was taking steps to prevent them,' she added.
Justine, who is the mastermind behind Ashley Graham's intricate hairstyle at the Met Gala earlier this month and is known as the model's go-to hair pro, explained that she stopped bleaching her hair around the same time.
Instead, she opted for semi-permanent colors, which improved the condition of her hair.
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Hair hack: Justine says that, as long as you are using products that look after your hair, you don't need to get regular chops in order to keep it healthy and long
Popular: The haircare pro travels around the world to work on some of the industry's biggest names, from Ashley Graham to Kim Kardashian to Olivia Culpo
She said, despite promoting the two-year rule for haircuts, there technically is no real 'set rule' for how often to get your hair cut.
'If you are using more chemicals and color on your hair the frequency will definitely be different,' she explained.
The hairstylist said the reason so many people believe they need to get hair cuts more regularly could be because their stylist might convince them, in order for them to have 'job security'.
She added that people tend to enjoy the overall experience of getting their hair done at a salon, meaning they most likely enjoy going on a regular basis.
'People enjoy going to the salon, and the whole experience can be relaxing and renewing,' she said.
'Short haircuts, bangs, damaged, and bleach or color treated hair will definitely need to get trims more frequently, as well as ethnic hair which is very fine and can split easily,' she added.
Revealing her top tips for keeping hair looking and feeling healthy and fresh, Justine recommends using hot tools that are 'non-damaging'.
The stylist said she only uses GHD styling tools, as she said: 'They are specifically designed to only heat the hair at 365F, which is the ideal heat temperature for styling without blowing out the cuticle layer of the hair.
'Think of melting glass. There is only a certain temperature where it can melt and be reshaped without it breaking. The same rule applies to hair.
'It's such a myth that the hotter the iron, the better the hair will style the hair,' she added.
On location: Justine, who is an ambassador for both TRESemme and GHD, also works at Fashion Week shows, as well as on photo shoots across the globe, including with Ashley
Silky smooth: The LA-based beauty pro admits that she has a fairly low-maintenance routine when it comes to her own hair, which she keeps long
In order to keep hair healthy, she also recommends using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
Among her favorites, she said, are TRESemme Repair and Protect 7, Christophe Robin, Gisou, R+Co, and OUAI. The stylist also likes using a pre-shampoo oil.
Justine added that she also makes sure to use The Hollywood Silk Solutions silk pillowcases - which are designed to reduce damage to hair and facial skin typically caused by regular pillow cases - and she only dries her hair with a microfiber towel or turban.
Celebrity favorite: Ashley Graham modeled a striking style by Justine at the Met Gala, showing off a long embellished braid that featured multiple clips and bobby pins in it, including some from Justin's own My Kitsch collaboration
When it comes to choosing ingredients that will benefit your hair, Justine says it all comes down to what hair type you have.
She explained: 'If your hair is dry, look for moisturizing ingredients like jojoba, shea butter and coconut oil. If your hair is oily look for a micellular or pH balancing ingredients like apple cider vinegar.
'If you get an irritated scalp, a scrub shampoo might be best.
'You really have to experiment and find what is right for you and find a stylist that you trust to make the best recommendation,' she added.
And for anyone wanting to grow their locks without losing thickness and health, she recommends taking a supplement that will encourage hair growth.
She explained: 'Take a supplement to help hair growth, like Olly Undeniable Beauty gummy vitamins. I love these because they taste amazing so I never forget to take them.
'They are infused with biotin, vitamin E, and minerals that aid healthy hair growth. In addition, I would suggest switching to a silk pillowcase, only using non damaging hot tools, and working to prevent stress in your life.
'Hair loss or weak strands can often be a result of unhealthy lifestyle like stress, lack of sleek, and trauma.
'I would suggest massaging the scalp regularly to stimulate follicles, and working to live a healthy lifestyle for the best results,' she added.
Haircare essentials to protect and care for locks
Favorites: Justine Marjan mentioned the TRESemme Repair and Protect 7 line, and Gisou's products as being among some of her favorites. We love the TRESemme Repair and Protect 7 Pro Collection Shampoo (left, $4.99) and the Gisou Honey Infused Conditioner (right, $33)
Hot hot heat: GHD's Platinum+ Styler ($249) is described as the 'world's first smart straightener' because it features advanced 'predictive technology' that can adapt the temperature of the tool in order to adapt to each section of hair that it is being used on. This means that your hair is not exposed to any more heat that it needs in order to be styled. And to make it even more appealing - it now comes in a limited edition festival option that features a rainbow exterior for added fun
Top picks: The haircare pro also loves Christophe Robin, Ouai, and R+Co, with all of the brands offering great products to help maintain hair health, including the Christophe Robin Hair Oil with Lavender (left, $47), the Ouai Leave-In Conditioner (center, $26) and the R+Co Palm Springs Pre-Shampoo Treatment Mask (right, $32)
Sweet dreams! Justine uses The Hollywood Silk Solutions silk pillowcases ($45 each) - which are designed to reduce the damage that can be caused to the hair and the skin by regular pillow cases
Care and repair: IGK Antisocial Overnight Bond-Building Dry Hair Mask (left, $34), Virtue Labs Recovery Conditioner (right, $16)
Treat and hydrate: Biolage HydraSource Deep Treatment Pack Multi Use Hair Mask (left, $15), OGX Lavender Luminescent Platinum Penetrating Oil (center, $7.97), Rita Hazan Weekly Remedy Treatment (right, $42)
On the go: John Frieda's Wonder Drops Hair Masks ($2.99 each) are a perfect solution to look after hair while traveling
Repair and restore: The Good Stuff Complete Repair Balm No-Rinse Conditioner (left, $7.89), Living Proof Restore Repair Leave-In Conditioner (right, $30)
Protect and moisturize: Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo (left, $3.99), Kerastase Nutritive 8HR Magic Night Serum (center, $55), Dove Ultracare Crème Concentrated + Repair Conditioner (right, $4.89)
Careful: If you're going to tie your hair up in a bun or a ponytail, use a tie that is friendly to locks and won't result in breakage. The Invisibobble Slim Elegant Hair Ring (left, $8) and the Slip Silk Scrunchie (right, $45) are some of the best out there
Smooth: Drybar Flat Mate Boar Bristle Brush ($85)
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